Italian and Spanish reports say that the Felipe Anderson deal is almost done again adding it is only a matter of time before he is announced as a Hammer.
However, another report says a final problem with Anderson now lies almost completely in the sell-on percentage. Originally West Ham wanted 10% and Lazio wanted 20%, now West Ham have improved their offer to 15%, however, Lazio have increased their demands to 25%.
In yet another report by La Repubblica in Italy they add “West Ham have agreed a fee for Felipe Anderson, but now also want to add Jordan Lukaku to the deal as well. Lazio want €60m for the pair, however the Hammers have accordingly offered closer to €50m”.
In a competing report in France West Ham are said to have met the €40m (£36m) release clause of Nice star Jean Michael Seri, and talks are ongoing to finalise the deal. West Ham have offered the Ivorian midfielder a 5 year contract.
The Hammers are being tight-lipped about the real state of negotiations regarding Anderson and Seri but it would be unlikely that both will be signed.
Great if true, but that makes €80m, or €90m if you include the Lukaku speculation.
You have said earlier that we have already spent £40m of the notional £75m War Chest so where is the difference going to come from?
I think it’s a bit hopeful to think we can raise that with sales.
Well the statement that the press released was “we will probably spend more than any other transfer window, if Arnie is moved on as mooted for £50m then all the speculation of Seri, Anderson and Lukaku seems plausible.
We are quoting external reports Markro
Sounds like very interesting and potentially exciting times!
Cheers to you and Hugh (I’ve been in hospital again)
Max
Unless we are selling Cresswell or Masuaku there should be no interest in Lukaku the Seri transfer is the one I really hope happens he will transform us in midfield another that could have the Kante effect on whoever he plays for, if we sign him and Anderson will be very exciting COYI !!!
Both would be great and see no reason why when we get rid of a few especially cresswell who can’t defend and never could is sold also think Reid and hugill Carroll fernandes obiang will add alot to the probably 100mill pelle has been given
Sorry but this is ridiculous it’s been going on for 5 weeks now ..these big transfers only seem to drag on when we are involved…